- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
About Steffanie
Steffanie James is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas with three years of clinical experience. She helps people who are facing stress, anxiety, relationship struggles, low self-esteem, depression, and anger. Steffanie also works with issues related to attachment, trauma, bipolar conditions, ADHD, and life transitions.
Her work starts with straightforward listening. Steffanie gives people space to talk about what is worrying them and what they want to change. She keeps language simple and practical so conversations stay focused on everyday problems and next steps.
Steffanie uses approaches that center the person and their goals. She draws on client-centered methods to follow what matters most to the individual. She also uses cognitive behavioral techniques to identify unhelpful thinking patterns and practical ways to try new responses.
Sessions include short-term, focused work when people want quick, practical changes. They also support longer conversations for more layered problems like trauma or complex mood concerns. Steffanie aims to help clients notice what is keeping old patterns going and try small, testable alternatives.
Her background in helping with relationship strain and attachment problems informs how she approaches anger and resentment. She pays attention to triggers and patterns that repeat in daily life. The result is a clear, step-by-step focus on what someone can try between sessions to reduce reactive behavior and rebuild trust in relationships.
How her approaches translate to online work
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what the person is saying. It helps people clarify their goals and feel understood, which can reduce heated reactions and make anger easier to talk about. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and actions. CBT offers concrete exercises to test new ways of thinking and reacting, useful for stress, panic, and mood problems. Solution-Focused Therapy targets specific change steps and builds on small wins to create momentum.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to decide which methods fit their needs and preferences. Together they set goals and try techniques, then adjust based on what helps most.
Confirm the session formats before booking, as the specific options are not listed here. Online sessions can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and remove travel time. They can also let someone meet from wherever they are that day, which may help keep progress steady while managing work, family, and other responsibilities.
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Experience
3+ years
Listed in
Texas
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, relationship strain, self-esteem, depression, anger, trauma, bipolar concerns, ADHD, and related issues such as attachment and grief.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She listens first and keeps conversations practical. Her approach emphasizes clear goals and steps people can try between sessions.
What is her clinical background?
She has three years of professional experience as a counselor working with anxiety disorders, relationship and attachment issues, grief, motivation, and confidence.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensed in Texas and practices from that state.
Does she work in languages other than English?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can people outside the U.S. work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do you start working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.